As an epilog to that story, there is mention of "The Chandelier Buck" that was seen by everyone but me. On the last morning of gun season, I was seriously not-hunting at the Thoughtful Spot at sunrise. Yonder came this huge buck out of the nearby creek bottom (right center in the panorama photo), chasing a doe. The doe led him up to the barn (left center in the photo) and off into the woods on the other side. That buck made the one in the picture look tiny. Of course I just had a doe tag left, but it was still awesome to watch through the binos.

Thanks guys. I think the form is a "Full Sneak" What I did is tell my taxi exactly how he was when punched his ticket, and he caught it just right.

That deer came from 200 yards off, walking stiff-legged in the most menacing manner I have ever seen. It was the only time I was glad I was armed and up a tree. He was looking for the source of three little poots I'd blown on my grunt call. He was crazy mad and looking to kick some serious butt.

Damian told me that he has sold a bunch of mounts on that form since I came to him with the head and the idea. Mean is now in fashion in our county.

It just so happens that he was turned that way when I shot him. The pose ended up looking especially mean from my chair and from the entrance to the room. Make sure you figure the setting in when you discuss things with the taxidermist.

"Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

Look, if there is something that really bothers you, why not stick it in a PM, and we can hash it out without it being a public spectacle. If it really
bothers you, complain to the Forum moderators.

As it is, I am truly sorry that I made the jab about it only taking one shot. This seems to have got you worked up again. I apologize for doing it. I also apologize for wording the previous post as I did. I don't get around taxidermists much, and my taxidermist has only been doing this for about 6 years. Between us, trying an ultra aggressive pose on a sneak form was something new for him, and it was certainly new for me.

Just please don't feel like you have to run around behind me and carp. I enjoy deer hunting. I do not claim to be an expert, but I do claim a love for the sport. It is not like we're even hunting on the same ridge, or out of the same camp, so I don't know why you're making this such a focused thing.

Please check out my other stuff at Genesis 9:2-4 Ministries , and my website at Blackholecoffeehouse.com , and really give me a try before going farther. I'm certain that you'll find me not all that far from you in a lot of things. Perhaps if we can discover some common ground this all can end.